Jeff Barger
Relationship Manager | Financial Team Leader | Commercial Lender | Community Advocate
- Role
- Vice President Branch Manager at Zions Bank
- Location
- San Diego, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jeff Barger
I’m a relationship‑driven banking leader with deep experience strengthening client…
Experience
Vice President Branch Manager
Jun 2025 — Present
I lead branch operations with full accountability for performance across lending, deposits, referrals, and service quality. I manage a high-performing team, drive sales strategy, and ensure compliance with operational and regulatory standards.As the primary business development officer, I focus on expanding our client base while deepening existing relationships through strategic outreach and personalized service. I extend credit across commercial, consumer, and real estate lending, balancing growth with sound risk management.I’m also committed to community engagement, building partnerships that strengthen our local presence and impact.
Education
San Diego State University
Bachelors of Science, Business Administration - Finance
1989 — 1991
Pacific Coast Banking School
National Graduate School of Banking
2005 — 2007
Skills
- Loan Origination
- Consumer Lending
- Deposits
- Treasury Management
- Mortgage Lending
- Sales
- Retail Banking
- Commercial Lending
- Commercial Mortgages
- Relationship Management
- Mortgage Banking
- Underwriting
- Cash Management
- Credit Analysis
- Credit Cards
- Banking
- Risk Management
- Cross Selling
- Financial Services
- Crm
- Sba
- Insurance
- Small Business Lending
- Loans
- Finance
- Management
- Leadership
- Commercial Banking
- Refinance
- Branch Management
- Sales Management
- Lines of Credit
- Credit
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